Christmas eve carolers sing from d… As children sing along by the Cap… Up above the balcony, lined up in… Christmas is here! Children’s smi… String bands paraded with pride—

Sickle tools done their jobs Farmers gathered their crops Between fields and laithe Foraging continued though late. Day in, day out... they sowed...

Checkered pieces of land can be seen from above... million puzzles: pieces in green, red and brown flats, stitched together

A quick glimpse of him As we passed each other... To the barracks ... questions to be answered. He was tied, no sense to fight.

You carved your words into my heart— You may release the dagger now

by: Imrogue Pitter-patter of raindrops... right above the rooftop At the bottom of the rain spout... the barrel awaits for every drop.

Someone loomed from nowhere— A better glimpse failed her— Her breath was heavy between anticipation and trepidation—

The rice laid on the mat, While it dried under the sun. I sat on my father’s lap, as I read from book of John. My sister played nearby

Her young soul shrouded with apprehension. A short trip home was like a million miles away. She rushed into the room

The marmalade sky Extends to the horizon Violets and blues Shaded the canvas’ hues Sun...sets incredibly soon.

My heart beats in organized fleet, Perfect timing in every beat. It’s faster... lifted me to limere… Since you came to my senses! I will have to swear no pretenses.

Words radiated with intensity, With great ardor for poetry... Faced with sorrow and agony, He poured his soul incessantly. He spoke about his troubled heart;

As I walked once more through a trail in the woods, dried leaves crushed under my feet… The mist rose from beneath and lac… around the Oaks, Pines, Maples, a…

The man in his cowboy boots came i… “Is that your favorite among these… Startled at first, but, when I gl… Suddenly, I felt some fluttering… Dark skin with golden glow, pearly…